Bodypainting Masterclass - Monique Lily

The Art of Body Flow

a four-part bodypainting journey

with Monique Lily

Thursday 1st / 8th / 22nd / 29th May 2025

(4 classes)

8pm UK time

Only £95

Join Monique Lily for a playful, inspiring, and down-to-earth introduction to bodypainting.

Whether you’re a seasoned face painter or just starting to explore the world of full-body art, this series will help you understand the flow, the tools, and the mindset behind creating on a living, moving canvas, Monique Lily-style. Each week offers new insights, hands-on demos, and space to explore and discover!

See below for details of what you will learn in each class.

Monique Lily brings a diverse skill set encompassing beauty make-up, hairstyling, face & body painting, special effects, photography and editing. Recognized for her unique ‘mystic’ lines, Monique infuses heart into her art, resonating with the soul. Her passion extends globally, connecting with audiences both in-person and online through classes, challenges, and healing sessions, fostering a community of mutual inspiration. Monique’s mission is to inspire and unveil the magic within, sparking each individual’s journey to discover their unique creative flow.

What you will learn:

Unit 1: From Face to Body – The Bigger Picture (What is Bodypainting?)

We’ll explore what changes when your canvas grows from small, detailed designs on the face to the large, dynamic 3D surface of the body. You’ll learn about:

The key differences between face painting and bodypainting
Materials, bases and how to think bigger
Choosing your model and understanding how the body moves
Why intention matters: photo shoot, party, performance, or competition and how to work with this

Unit 2: Body Flow & Brush Magic (Technical Skills)

This week is about painting with the body, not just on it. We’ll explore:

Understanding body flow and focal points
Colour use and blending techniques with body brushes and kabuki
Brush loading and creating smooth, beautiful transitions
Monique’s Mystic Lines and abstract blending effects
Making use of positive and negative spaces
Paint-along practice: hands-on demo! Practise along with Monique and ask questions

Unit 3: Inspiration & Integration (Building a Design)

We dive into finding inspiration and creating an amazing look that includes the face – often overlooked in bodypainting. You’ll discover:

How to find and shape your ideas (Pinterest, mood boards, sketching)
Connecting the face and body in one flowing design
Tips for styling the head and hair, including headpieces
Monique will paint on herself and talk you through placement, flow, and design decisions
Optional paint-along: create alongside Monique if you like!

Unit 4: Putting It All Together – Paint & Play (Practical Session)

It’s time to combine everything we’ve explored. This final class is all about creating with trust and freedom – just play and have fun!